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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 913.07 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 913.07 and 300.24 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 913.07 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/913.07 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 913.07 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 274,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,140.89/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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